Eva Lucretia Johnson
September 1, 1914 ~ February 12, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father Piotr Kozial officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD.
Eva Lucretia Johnson, 98, of Hollywood, MD died February 12, 2013 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Home in Lexington Park, MD. Born on September 1, 1914 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Rhody and Marie Hebb Johnson. She was the wife of the late William Robert Johnson. She was the mother of Catherine Jones of Bentonville, Va., Robert A. Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary Cameron of Chaptico, MD, and Rose Cooley of California, MD. She was the sister of the late Hubert Johnson, Vivian Johnson, Hebb Johnson, William Benjamin Johnson., Sr., and Mary Grace Payne. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one great granddaughter, Ashley Jones. Eva was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. She farmed for much of her life and later operated a home day care center. Eva had a great love of all children, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. . The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Father Piotr Kozial officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Jerry Pope, Jackie Pope, Ricky Jones, Ricky Cooley, Roland Mann, and Walter Hayden. Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 50 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Rose, Gator: I am so saddened by the loss of your Mom. Treasure the good memories. No one can take them from you. Take comfort in the knowledge that you were such good daughters. “
“Mary, Rose and family: May you find comfort knowing your Mom rests peacefully in Heaven. Thinking of you and your family.”
“Lisa, Debbie and Family, She fought the good fight and now she is resting in the loving arms of the Lord. I know she will be greatly missed but her memories will live on. You were so lucky to have had her for so many good years. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary, Rose, Lisa, Debbie and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You now have a guardian angel.”
“I too have fond memories of your Mother in Redgate. Even though she chased all of out of the house on those endless hot summer days they were simpler times.Yet some of the best times.Rest in Peace Mrs Johnson”
“Mary, Rose and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She lived a good, long life but she is now an angel watching over you as you have watched over her for such a long time now. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.”
“I have fond childhood memories of Mrs. Johnson in Redgate. May she rest in peace. Keeping the Johnson family in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Rest in Peace Nanny. I love you.”
“Mary and family i am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. “
“Rose,we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.”
“Mary, Pete, Lisa & Debbie, Rose and Family and Bobby & Romain, We just got this news and are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Johnson was such a loving, kind person and we’ll always remember her as someone so wonderful to be around. God bless you all and may your great memories of her get you through this sad time.”
“”Catherine, Bobby, Francis & Rose. I Have many good memories of your mother and father and all of us growing up at Redgate. Your mother was a very nice & careing person. Rest in peace Mrs. Johnson””
“Rose, Gator & families~ Hang on to the memories of warm, family times spent together and find comfort in the love you shared. Please know that friends are holding you up in prayer.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Catherine Ann and family: You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”
“Rose and family, so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please know you will be in my prayers and thoughts. “
“Johnson Family,So saddened for your loss. We have many fond memories of our good family friend. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May she rest in peace” “
“Rose, May treasured memories hold your mother close at heart. With love and condolences to you and all of your family.”
“BOBBY AND FAMILY, SHE WILL BE MISSED. MAY SHE REST IN PEACR. “
“Lisa, Debbie and family: So sorry for your loss at least now you know your Grandmother is happy and resting in peace. My prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.”
“Mary, Pete, Lisa, Debbie and Family: I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Johnson, but what a wonderful life she most have lived. May she rest in peace and may your hearts heal in the days ahead. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Rose, Rick, Ricky, Jenna & Family We are so sorry about your Mom/Grandma; hopefully all your fond memories will keep her close to you and bring you comfort. Rose, You were a wonderful daughter to her and I’m sure she is watching over all of you from heaven! Love to you all! XO The Buchanans”
“Catherine,Bobby,Frances and Rose. I am sorry for your loss. “
“Mary and family – I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure she is at peace now. Will remember her in prayer – Phyllis”
“What a beautiful person your Mother was. She worked so hard on the farm. From sun up to sun down. She always had a welcome smile and her special laugh for all us Pope children. Your home was always a special place to visit and enjoy all the different things of farm life. I have many fond memories of our Mothers and their friendship they enjoyed over the years. I hope they are now angels in Heaven together. May God Bless her and give her peace in his Amazing Place forever. Our Deepest Sympathy, Bobby & Phyllis”
“I am so sorry I was unable to travel to Maryland for the funeral. Mrs. Johnson is a great person and I was so lucky to have her in my life! I will always have her in my heart and in my thoughts where ever I may travel. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Dennis M. Pope”
“To the Johnson Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“So sorry to hear of Aunt Eva’s passing. I wish that I had know sooner I would have attend prayer. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace. “
“Sorry to hear of your darling mother’s passing. She was such a sweetheart. Your family is in our prayers.”